How to pronounce infuse
Say it like in-FYOOZ. Infuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZ).
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- in
- FYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of infuse
American and British speakers say infuse in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfjuz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈfjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FYOOZ.
What does infuse mean?
- To cause to become an element of something; to insert or fill.
- To steep in a liquid, so as to extract the soluble constituents (usually medicinal or herbal).
- To inspire; to inspirit or animate; to fill (with).
Where does infuse come from?
From Middle English infusen, from Latin infusus, from infundo.
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Words that rhyme with infuse
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Questions about saying infuse
How do you pronounce infuse?
Say in-FYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfjuz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infuse?
Infuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZ). Broken into parts: in · FYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say infuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfjuz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈfjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.